Animals Who Help

Multiple Choice

Why is it important not to pass off a pet as a service animal?

• Because it can hurt the reputation and acceptance of real service dogs and the people who need them

• Because pets are not allowed in public places

• Because service animals are expensive

• Because it is illegal to own a pet

Open Ended

How do service animals help increase the safety and independence of their handlers?

Multiple Choice

What do federal laws protect for people with disabilities regarding service animals?

• The right to be accompanied by their service animals in public places

• The right to own any animal as a pet

• The right to receive free service animals

• The right to train their own service animals

Multiple Select

Which of the following are questions that public facilities are allowed to ask about a service animal when it is not obvious what service the animal provides?

• Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?

• What task has the dog been trained to perform?

• Can you show the animal's ID card?

• What is the breed of the dog?

Multiple Choice

According to federal law, which of the following can public facilities NOT require to see regarding a service animal?

• Special ID card for the animal

• Proof of vaccination

• Proof of obedience training

• Proof of insurance

Multiple Choice

Which breeds are most commonly used as seeing eye dogs?

• German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Labradors

• Poodles, Beagles, Chihuahuas

• Boxers, Bulldogs, Terriers

• Dalmatians, Great Danes, Huskies

Open Ended

Explain the process and timeline for training a seeing eye dog from puppyhood to being paired with a human partner.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sounds are hearing aid dogs trained to recognize?

• Doorbells, babies crying, fire alarms

• Car horns, music, thunder

• Whistles, footsteps, rain

• Sirens, barking, wind

Open Ended

Describe two specific tasks that special needs dogs can assist with according to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Multiple Select

Which mental disorders can service dogs help patients with? Select all that apply.

• Depression

• Panic disorders

• PTSD

• Bipolar disorder

Open Ended

Besides dogs, name two other species that can serve as service animals.

Fill in the Blank

Therapy animals are also called facility animals or ___ support animals (ESA).

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of a pet therapy animal, according to the information provided?

• To provide comfort and security

• To perform medical procedures

• To protect property

• To guide the visually impaired

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the legal privileges of therapy animals compared to service animals?

• Therapy animals have the same legal privileges as service animals.

• Therapy animals are allowed in all businesses by law.

• Therapy animals do not receive the same legal privileges as service animals if the handler does not have a disability.

• Therapy animals are always allowed in housing with a 'No Pets' policy.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary goal of a therapy animal?

• To provide physical assistance to people with disabilities

• To improve a patient’s social, emotional, or cognitive functioning

• To serve as a pet in private homes

• To perform specific tasks for their owner

Multiple Select

In which of the following settings are therapy animals commonly used?

• Factories

• Schools

• Restaurants

• Counseling offices

Fill in the Blank

In 1792, one of the first therapy animal programs created by the Quakers used ___ and rabbits in therapy programs for the mentally ill.

Open Ended

Who coined the term 'pet therapy' in 1964, and what was his contribution to the field?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are good traits for a therapy dog?

• Aggressive behavior

• Social by nature

• Eager to please

• Love attention

Multiple Choice

Which of the following must an animal pass to qualify as a therapy or emotional support animal?

• AKC’s Canine Good Citizenship Test

• Pet Partner Aptitude Test

• Obedience training

• Therapy Animal Certification

Open Ended

Explain how cats can help decrease stress and provide comfort to patients.

Fill in the Blank

What effect can playing with kittens have on a patient's mood and activity level?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are benefits of horse-assisted therapy for children with disabilities?

• Strengthens motor skills

• Provides short term mental and behavioral therapy

• Improves vision

• Reduces allergies

Open Ended

Describe two ways that watching fish in an aquarium can benefit people with mild depression or insomnia.

Open Ended

Other than cats, dogs, horses, and fish, name two types of animals that can be used in animal-assisted therapy.

Open Ended

How do you think service animals make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities?

Multiple Choice

What is one important reason why you should not try to pass your pet off as a service animal?

• It can hurt the reputation and acceptance of valid service dogs.

• It is illegal in most places.

• Pets are not as well trained as service animals.

• It is expensive to register a pet as a service animal.